9 Horror Movies to Watch for Halloween Costume Inspo!
Need a scary Halloween costume to be the best dressed on October 31st? We have the 9 best horror movie characters to inspire you and your friends, along with terrifyingly good horror movie trivia to impress horror buffs!
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Gladys, Weapons (2025)
First, we have the star of one of the best new scary movies: Aunt Gladys from Zach Cregger's Weapons! This nefarious witch quickly became a horror icon with her red wig, wide green glasses, and eccentric fashion. Find a chunky necklace and a colorful striped shirt, and you're good to go!
TRIVIA QUESTION: Amy Madigan, who plays Gladys, got an Oscar nomination for which movie?
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Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise
Is anyone surprised? Michael Myers' mask has been the face of the best Halloween-time movies since 1978. Pair it with a plain navy or green jumpsuit, grab a knife, and you're ready to fight Laurie Strode for the 85th time.
TRIVIA QUESTION: Rumor has it that Michael Myers' mask was originally a mask of which actor?
3
Brenda Meeks and Cindy Campbell, the Scary Movie franchise
Wazzuupp! With Scary Movie 6 confirmed for 2026, there's no better time to dress up with a friend as this iconic duo, played by Regina Hall and Anna Faris. Grab an orange beret and a blonde wig, but try to avoid the press-on nails!
TRIVIA QUESTION: Which Scary Movie entry did not star Anna Faris and Regina Hall?
4
A zombie, 28 Years Later
A new era of good zombie movies is here, thanks to The Last of Us to this year's 28 Years Later. An undead makes for a show-stopping costume - bloody your face, grab some ripped jeans, tear your flannel up, and you're all set!
TRIVIA QUESTION: Fans of the original 28 Days Later speculated that this actor played a zombie in the new film?
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Nosferatu, Nosferatu (2024)
Bill Skarsgard in Nosferatu will haunt your nightmares… or your dreams, if you're into that. If you have white face paint, a bald cap, and a huge fur coat, you're ready to command a plague of rats, in honor of his belovedly creepy performance.
TRIVIA QUESTION: How many years after the original film was Nosferatu (2024) released?
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Chucky/Charles Lee Ray, the Child’s Play franchise
Wanna play? If you’re hoping to dress up as either Charles or Chucky, it’s easy! Just grab a long black wig and black and plaid shirts, or an orange wig and a striped rainbow shirt, and you’re good to go!
TRIVIA QUESTION: While there is no Charles Lee Ray in real life, his name draws from the following killers, EXCEPT:
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Ghostface, the Scream franchise
If you’re a fellow Halloween trivia geek, this killer is for you! His (or rather, their) look can be replicated with a mask, a knife, and a black cloak. Ghostface has deep knowledge of scary movies, though, so study up!
TRIVIA QUESTION: SPOILER ALERT! Which of these actors has played Ghostface?
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Jason Voorhees, the Friday the 13th franchise
Jason is back! The 1st movie is in theaters, and a 13th film has been confirmed, so grab your hockey mask, a big jacket, and a plain long-sleeved undershirt—it’s time to take down some teens!
TRIVIA QUESTION: Do you like scary movies? If so, then who’s the killer in the OG Friday the 13th?
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Annabelle/The Nun, the Conjuring franchise
With new horror movies coming out every week, The Conjuring, and its newest entry Last Rites, stand out thanks to these two terrifying villains. For Annabelle, get this costume from Amazon, or get a white dress and red bows for your orange hair. For the Nun, buy this costume or a regular nun outfit, and slap on some white and black face paint. Easy, and very recognizable!
TRIVIA QUESTION: Which of these monsters is not part of the Conjuring Universe?